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K-Bro Linen Inc (KBL-T) is a solid business with good long-term fundamentals, well-run with an excellent management team. It has a strong presence in the medical profession and stable business with long-term contracts and recurring revenue. The company is starting to see more volume since Covid and generates a lot of cash, yet trades at a relatively low EBITDA multiple. It is also in the crosshairs of private equity due to its valuable know-how and margin potential.

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Positive
Valuation
Undervalued
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HOLD
K-Bro Linen Inc

Be patient with it. Has good, long-term fundamentals. Likes the managers for being focused. Could be taken out. They are executing, but sort of fly under the radar.

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K-Bro Linen Inc

It is a solid business, very much under the radar. It is well run with an excellent management team. In 2022 there was a 20% increase in natural gas prices in the UK but it has worked its way though that. It has a strong business with the medical profession. He doesn't want it taken out..
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(Analysts’ price target is $44.92)
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BUY
K-Bro Linen Inc

Not the most exciting until you look under the hood. Its M&A cadence is picking up with more deals done recently. Stable business with long-term contracts, recurring revenue. Hospitality, but also healthcare. Finally starting to see more volume since Covid. Great business, generates a lot of cash, yet trades at only 6-6.5x EBITDA. Right in the crosshairs of private equity.

Once it makes an acquisition, it can use its size, scale and know-how to grab more contracts from that geographic area. Don't forget -- they have to pick the stuff up and then deliver it after they clean it. That know-how is really valuable, and they can do it at quite a margin. 15-20% EBITDA margins on contracts.

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K-Bro Linen Inc

Likes the managers whom he recently met. Last year was crazy because of European gas prices, especially in the UK where they operate raised their expenses. They're in a stable business and are well-run. Lots of free cash flow that could lead to buybacks and/or dividends. He added on dip earlier this year. KBL is adding capacity that could raise the dividend.

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PAST TOP PICK
K-Bro Linen Inc
(A Top Pick Mar 24/22, Down 8%)

Their business has moved more into healthcare. Last year was hit by extreme gas price movements in the UK. He thought they were protected from inflation when he bought it, though. A stable, underknown business that cranks out cash flow. Likes management.

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BUY
K-Bro Linen Inc
Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. Hospitality segment most impacted by COVID. New facilities to help bid for larger volumes. Decent recovery last quarter; outlook uncertain. Current valuation not overly attractive.
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K-Bro Linen Inc
Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. Dividend yield of 4.0%. Stable industry growth and good annual recurring revenues. Geographic diversification across Canada and the UK. Opportunity for future acquisitions.
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K-Bro Linen Inc

Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. Dividend yield of 4.0% Stable industry growth and good annual recurring revenues. Geographic diversification across Canada and the UK. Opportunity for future acquisitions. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free

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BUY
K-Bro Linen Inc
Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. Recovery in hospitality segment. New 11-year agreement with Alberta. Valuations cheaper than historic.
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TOP PICK
K-Bro Linen Inc
Industrials beaten up. Soft quarter has put shares off about 10%. Safe haven in worrying times, extremely well run, inflation pass-through. Not going anywhere, clean balance sheet. Yield is 3.82%. (Analysts’ price target is $44.56)
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K-Bro Linen Inc
Just bought it. Well-run. They do laundry for hotels and hospitals. They lost the latter during the early days of Covid, but the latter they recouped and it's contracted long-term with inflation protection. He likes this medium/long-term. A small company,so it can be a takeover candidate. Pays a 3.5% dividend. Stable. (Analysts’ price target is $51.79)
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HOLD
K-Bro Linen Inc

The balance sheet is in good shape. They have been building new plants in Toronto and Vancouver and developing new markets in the UK. There is about 1.4 times debt to EBIDA, so there are no concerns.

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K-Bro Linen Inc

(A Top Pick Jun. 26/17, Down 3%) They have been investing heavily in new plant and equipment. This is a great entry point. They are lowering their costs. They have 30% of the Canadian market and the next biggest player is very weak. There are one time start up costs. This is when you want to invest in these kinds of companies. This is a great entry point and he added to his position recently. You get a great dividend while you wait for higher margins.

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COMMENT
K-Bro Linen Inc

There is a lot of weird trading at year-end. You have portfolio managers changing, Short covering, sector reallocation and tax loss selling. He would bet this company’s problem is year-end positioning. A nice solid company. Wouldn't put it in the high growth category. If markets are going to go on a tear, this will underperform. If the market does go down, you are going to be glad you owned it. They sign 10-year facility contracts with their customers.

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COMMENT
K-Bro Linen Inc

This has been moving up significantly. Doesn't know if they have new contracts, but over the last few years, they’ve gained a lot of market share in the markets they are in. A smaller company, but extremely well-managed.

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K-Bro Linen Inc(KBL-T) Rating

Ranking : 3 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 1

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 1

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 0

Total Signals / Votes : 2

Stockchase rating for K-Bro Linen Inc is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

K-Bro Linen Inc(KBL-T) Frequently Asked Questions

What is K-Bro Linen Inc stock symbol?

K-Bro Linen Inc is a Canadian stock, trading under the symbol KBL-T on the Toronto Stock Exchange (KBL-CT). It is usually referred to as TSX:KBL or KBL-T

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What is K-Bro Linen Inc stock price?

On 2024-12-06, K-Bro Linen Inc (KBL-T) stock closed at a price of $39.53.